June Ballard

June Antie Ballard

A loving Mother and Wife passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 85. June was born on June 28, 1937, to Joseph and Grace Antie. She married Russell A. Ballard of Ventress and began their life together living in Baker and Ventress until is his death in 2011. June and Russell were blessed with five children, Becky Woest (Robert), Michael H. Ballard (Michelle), John Ballard (Denise), Deanna Ballard Whittle (Kenneth) and infant daughter.

She is survived by her four children; multitudes of grandchildren and great-grandchildren each who she loved dearly; two brothers, Joe Antie and Fred Antie; and sister Debbie Nicholas.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Russell Ballard, parents, infant daughter, and great-grand daughter.

June's life will be celebrated in a private ceremony surrounded by family and close friends after which she will be laid to rest alongside her husband.

Pallbearers will be her sons, sons-in-law, and two of her grandsons.

Your thoughts and prayers for June and her family over the past weeks have been most appreciated.